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Mosquitos on Safari


When is Mosquito Season in Kenya? What Safari Travellers Actually Need to Know
When is the Mosquito Season in Kenya?
Mosquito season in Kenya is most noticeable during and just after the rainy periods. This is from April to June and again in November.
Gut reaction - I am going to ignore those months?
Reality -- that is a massive mistake as, mosquitos are far less of an issue on safari than most first-time travellers expect, especially in dry regions like Samburu and the northern conservancies

Bena Roberts
6 days ago2 min read


Safari at 50+: Real Style, Real Rain, and Real Adventure in Kenya
What are the best walking boots for the Green Season in Kenya?
The best walking boots for the Green or Mixed Season in Kenya are not princess leather style boots. They will get ruined. Or riding boots, they are too clunky. Here is a picture of my boots that I wore on my last Safari.

Bena Roberts
Jan 254 min read


Kenya Green Season: The Truth About Mosquitoes and Mud on an April Safari
The Insect Myth Buster! Mosquitos and mud will ruin your safari in May and June?
Let me be honest with you. In April and May, Samburu. Where we will be in Kenya on Safari is dry. Also, the lack of excess water, compared to the coast, means that mosquitoes are surprisingly minimal. In fact, I went on Safari in Samburu, and never even saw one mosquito!

Bena Roberts
Jan 234 min read
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